The flag of Australia is a defaced Blue Ensign: a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton (upper hoist quarter), and a large white seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter. The fly contains a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars – one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars.

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The flag of Australia is a defaced Blue Ensign: a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton (upper hoist quarter), and a large white seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter. The fly contains a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars – one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars.

Question 2 of 20

2. Question

Why is Australia day celebrated all over the nation on 26th of January?

To honour our history

Honour all the people who have made this nation great

To honour Queen

Both A and B

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Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip.

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Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip.

Question 3 of 20

3. Question

On which date 11 ships carrying huge number of convicts arrived from Great Britain?

On 26 January 1988

On 26 January 1688

On 26 January 1788

On 26 January 1668

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Question 4 of 20

4. Question

In the initial stage of the European settlement, multiple problems were encountered during the first few years. Name the person whose efforts resolved the problems.

Kevin Michael Rudd

Captain Arthur Phillip

Frank Cassidy

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The early days of the settlement were chaotic and difficult. With limited supplies, the cultivation of food was imperative, but the soils around Sydney were poor, the climate was unfamiliar, and moreover very few of the convicts had any knowledge of agriculture. The colony was on the verge of outright starvation for an extended period. The marines, poorly disciplined themselves in many cases, were not interested in convict discipline.

Phillip recognized the need to encourage good behaviour as well as to punish bad conduct. He rewarded signs of industry by personal commendation and sometimes by appointment to positions of trust, which carried various privileges.

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The early days of the settlement were chaotic and difficult. With limited supplies, the cultivation of food was imperative, but the soils around Sydney were poor, the climate was unfamiliar, and moreover very few of the convicts had any knowledge of agriculture. The colony was on the verge of outright starvation for an extended period. The marines, poorly disciplined themselves in many cases, were not interested in convict discipline.

Phillip recognized the need to encourage good behaviour as well as to punish bad conduct. He rewarded signs of industry by personal commendation and sometimes by appointment to positions of trust, which carried various privileges.

Question 5 of 20

5. Question

What is the basic requisite for a person willing to live and work in Australia?

Driving

Travelling

Communicating in English

None of the above

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There are number of basic requisites for a person willing to live and work in Australia. The basic is you should have sufficient ability in the English language to work in Australia (at least at competent level). This is measured through the International English Language Testing System.

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There are number of basic requisites for a person willing to live and work in Australia. The basic is you should have sufficient ability in the English language to work in Australia (at least at competent level). This is measured through the International English Language Testing System.

Question 6 of 20

6. Question

Which is the largest city among all the cities of Australia?

Melbourne

Perth

Sydney

Brisbane

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ydney, the capital of New South Wales, Australia. It is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 4 million. Sydney is built around a huge harbour and hosts many tourist attractions as well as a number of beaches, bays and a couple of national parks.

Sydney offers a whole range of great tourist attractions from the world famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to the sandy shores of Bondi Beach. A great way to get to see as much of Sydney as possible is to take part in one of the many Sydney Tours.

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ydney, the capital of New South Wales, Australia. It is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 4 million. Sydney is built around a huge harbour and hosts many tourist attractions as well as a number of beaches, bays and a couple of national parks.

Sydney offers a whole range of great tourist attractions from the world famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to the sandy shores of Bondi Beach. A great way to get to see as much of Sydney as possible is to take part in one of the many Sydney Tours.

Question 7 of 20

7. Question

Geographically what type of land exists on the east of Western Australia?

Riverbank

Rainforest

Desert

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In its northern and western regions, the landscape of Western Australia consists primarily of broad plateaus articulated by several mountain ranges; to the east lie immense deserts.

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In its northern and western regions, the landscape of Western Australia consists primarily of broad plateaus articulated by several mountain ranges; to the east lie immense deserts.

Question 8 of 20

8. Question

What does the yellow colour on the Australian Aboriginal Flag indicates?

The sea

The sun

The land

The Aboriginal people of Australia

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The meanings of the three colours in the Australian Aboriginal flag, as stated by Harold Thomas, are:

– Black – represents the Aboriginal people of Australia
– Yellow circle – represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector
– Red – represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies and Aboriginal peoples’ spiritual relation to the land

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The meanings of the three colours in the Australian Aboriginal flag, as stated by Harold Thomas, are:

– Black – represents the Aboriginal people of Australia
– Yellow circle – represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector
– Red – represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies and Aboriginal peoples’ spiritual relation to the land

Question 9 of 20

9. Question

Which is the most satisfactory parliamentary system enjoyed by the public?

Parliamentary Monarchy

Parliamentary Dictatorship

Parliamentary Democracy

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A parliamentary democracy is one in which the people choose representatives at regular elections. These representatives are responsible for the formation of the government. There have been high level of satisfaction with democracy as recorded by the Australian Election Study.

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A parliamentary democracy is one in which the people choose representatives at regular elections. These representatives are responsible for the formation of the government. There have been high level of satisfaction with democracy as recorded by the Australian Election Study.

Question 10 of 20

10. Question

What type of a government does a country need for maintaining better and peaceful living condition in a peace loving country?

Stable

Unstable

None of these

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Political stability is beneficial for much of the economic progress that a country may achieve. Investment and growth highly depend on it, recovery is faster under a stable political environment, and issues of employment, human capital development and business development can be dealt with much faster and effectively in an environment that does not suffer from risks of change, or even worse, risk of conflict, because of political instability.

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Political stability is beneficial for much of the economic progress that a country may achieve. Investment and growth highly depend on it, recovery is faster under a stable political environment, and issues of employment, human capital development and business development can be dealt with much faster and effectively in an environment that does not suffer from risks of change, or even worse, risk of conflict, because of political instability.

Question 11 of 20

11. Question

What happens when a person living in Australia do not obey the laws of the land?

Nothing will happen

Only few laws are to be obeyed by Australians

They may have to go to court after being arrested by the police

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Crime is usually described as any behaviour or act that is against the law and may result in punishment. Everyone in Australia is expected to obey all Australian laws.Religious and cultural practices must conform to existing Australian laws

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Crime is usually described as any behaviour or act that is against the law and may result in punishment. Everyone in Australia is expected to obey all Australian laws. Religious and cultural practices must conform to existing Australian laws

Question 12 of 20

12. Question

Being an Australian, people enjoy many of the privileges as enlisted below. Select the correct statement to establish the same.

Re-enter Australia freely by applying for an Australian passport

Seek election to parliament

All of the above

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There are wide number of privileges which is enjoyed by the person being the citizen of Australia. Some of the privileges are:

-You can easily live in Australian independently
-You have the right to vote and select your leader
-You don’t have to get a return Visa to leave and return to Australia
-You can register or adopt a child who have born overseas
-It will be an ease to apply for an Australian passport
-It is possible to apply for a job in government as well as private sector.

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There are wide number of privileges which is enjoyed by the person being the citizen of Australia. Some of the privileges are:

-You can easily live in Australian independently
-You have the right to vote and select your leader
-You don’t have to get a return Visa to leave and return to Australia
-You can register or adopt a child who have born overseas
-It will be an ease to apply for an Australian passport
-It is possible to apply for a job in government as well as private sector.

Question 13 of 20

13. Question

What is the minimum age required to join Australian Navy?

21 years

24 years

20 years

17 years

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You can join the ADF at 17 but start your application earlier if you wish. To apply for a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force you must be at least 16 years and 6 months old, though you can start thinking about a career in the ADF much earlier.

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You can join the ADF at 17 but start your application earlier if you wish. To apply for a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force you must be at least 16 years and 6 months old, though you can start thinking about a career in the ADF much earlier.

Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Which of the following power takes care for enforcing Law and order into practice?

Legislative power

Executive power

Judicial power

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The doctrine of the separation of powers in Australia divides the institutions of government into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. The legislature makes the laws; the executive put the laws into operation; and the judiciary interprets the laws.

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The doctrine of the separation of powers in Australia divides the institutions of government into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. The legislature makes the laws; the executive put the laws into operation; and the judiciary interprets the laws.

Question 15 of 20

15. Question

What other name do the House of Representatives have?

Upper House

People's House

House of Senate

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The House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Australian Parliament. It is also known as the lower house or the people’s house. There are 150 members elected to the House of Representatives (also referred to as MPs). Each member represents one of Australia’s 150 federal electorates. The government is formed in the House of Representatives, by the party or coalition of parties with the support of the majority of members in the House. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate debate and pass bills, scrutinise government and represent the people of Australia.

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The House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Australian Parliament. It is also known as the lower house or the people’s house. There are 150 members elected to the House of Representatives (also referred to as MPs). Each member represents one of Australia’s 150 federal electorates. The government is formed in the House of Representatives, by the party or coalition of parties with the support of the majority of members in the House. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate debate and pass bills, scrutinise government and represent the people of Australia.

Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Which out of the following is the responsibility of the Governor-General of Australia?

Approving the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers

Performing ceremonial duties

All of the above

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The Governor-General has many important constitutional, ceremonial and community duties to perform. For example, the Governor-General:

-dissolves the Parliament and issues writs for new elections;
-commissions the Prime Minister and appoints other Ministers after elections;
-gives assent to laws when they have been passed by the two Houses of Parliament;
-acts on the advice of Ministers through the Executive Council to issue regulations and proclamations under existing laws;
-to appoint Federal Judges; to appoint Australian Ambassadors and High Commissioners to foreign countries,
-to appoint other senior Government officials;
-to establish Royal Commissions of Inquiry; and other matters, as required by particular legislation;
-authorises many other executive decisions by Ministers such as approving treaties with foreign governments.

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The Governor-General has many important constitutional, ceremonial and community duties to perform. For example, the Governor-General:

-dissolves the Parliament and issues writs for new elections;
-commissions the Prime Minister and appoints other Ministers after elections;
-gives assent to laws when they have been passed by the two Houses of Parliament;
-acts on the advice of Ministers through the Executive Council to issue regulations and proclamations under existing laws;
-to appoint Federal Judges; to appoint Australian Ambassadors and High Commissioners to foreign countries,
-to appoint other senior Government officials;
-to establish Royal Commissions of Inquiry; and other matters, as required by particular legislation;
-authorises many other executive decisions by Ministers such as approving treaties with foreign governments.

Question 17 of 20

17. Question

What do you call the leader of the state governments?

Premier

Senator

Chief Minister

Councillor

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The Premiers of the Australian states are the de facto heads of the executive governments in the six states of the Commonwealth of Australia. They perform the same function at the state level as the Prime Minister of Australia performs at the national level. The territory equivalents to the Premiers are the Chief Ministers of the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. The Queen of Australia and the State Governors are the formal repositories of executive power, however, in practice they act only on the advice of State Premiers and Ministers.

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The Premiers of the Australian states are the de facto heads of the executive governments in the six states of the Commonwealth of Australia. They perform the same function at the state level as the Prime Minister of Australia performs at the national level. The territory equivalents to the Premiers are the Chief Ministers of the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. The Queen of Australia and the State Governors are the formal repositories of executive power, however, in practice they act only on the advice of State Premiers and Ministers.

Question 18 of 20

18. Question

How is Prime Minister, the leader of Australian government elected?

The leader is selected by MPs of all parties jointly

The leader of the party with the majority of Members in the House of Representatives

The leader is selected by the Queen

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The Constitution states that the political party with the majority in the House of Representatives will be invited by the Governor-General (representing Australia’s head of State, the Queen) to form the government. The Prime Minister is chosen as leader, through a vote by members of his or her parliamentary party.

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The Constitution states that the political party with the majority in the House of Representatives will be invited by the Governor-General (representing Australia’s head of State, the Queen) to form the government. The Prime Minister is chosen as leader, through a vote by members of his or her parliamentary party.

Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Who is the Supreme authority in a court?

Judge

Victim

Juries

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A judge presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open court. The judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the barristers of the case, assesses the credibility and arguments of the parties, and then issues a ruling on the matter at hand based on his or her interpretation of the law and his or her own personal judgment.

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A judge presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open court. The judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the barristers of the case, assesses the credibility and arguments of the parties, and then issues a ruling on the matter at hand based on his or her interpretation of the law and his or her own personal judgment.

Question 20 of 20

20. Question

Who is the leader of a local council?

Mayor or Shire President

Chief Minister

Councillor

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The local governing body is generally referred to as a council, and the territories governed are collectively referred to as “local government areas”; however, terms such as “city” or “shire” also have a geographic interpretation. There are currently 565 local councils in Australia.

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The local governing body is generally referred to as a council, and the territories governed are collectively referred to as “local government areas”; however, terms such as “city” or “shire” also have a geographic interpretation. There are currently 565 local councils in Australia.